The main cause of caldera collapse is

A. removal of magmas that form pillow basalt.
B. a fissure eruption that allows the shield volcano to split into two or more parts.
C. collapse of the north flank by landslides.
D. collapse of the roof of a magma chamber as magma erupts.
E. All of these choices are correct.


Answer: D

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